ABOUT:
The PMI®-ACP® certification validates a practitioner’s comprehensive grasp of agile principles, frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, Lean, XP, TDD), and their adeptness in diverse project settings. It showcases the ability to leverage agile methodologies and tools for successful project outcomes, making certified professionals invaluable assets in project management’s dynamic landscape.
CERTIFICATION BODY:
PMI®: For over 50 years, the Project Management Institute has been empowering global project professionals through lifelong learning, top-tier certifications, and a vast network of chapters spanning 300+ locations. As the foremost authority in project management, PMI® continues to shape success worldwide.
LEARNING OBJECTIVE:
- Agile Principles Familiarization: Gain foundational knowledge and terminology crucial for Agile methodologies and PMI®-ACP® certification preparation.
- Adaptive Progression: Embrace flexibility for evolving project requirements, a core tenet of Agile methodologies (PMI®-ACP®).
- Value-Centric Delivery: Focus on continuous high-value delivery aligned with customer needs, central to Agile methodologies (PMI®-ACP®).
- Team Dynamics & Roles: Explore Agile team dynamics and roles, emphasizing collaboration and responsibilities in Agile methodologies (PMI®-ACP®).
- User Stories & Coaching: Learn crafting user stories and Agile Coach responsibilities, vital practices in Agile methodologies (PMI®-ACP®).
- Meetings for Progress: Highlight the importance of stand-alone and retrospective meetings for tracking progress and improving team performance in Agile methodologies (PMI®-ACP®).
- Adaptive Project Lifecycle: Introduce an iterative project management approach, promoting adaptability and continuous improvement in Agile methodologies (PMI®-ACP®).
- Agile vs. SAFe: Address scale variations by comparing Agile methodologies (PMI®-ACP®) to the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) in project management scenarios.
- Team Contributions: Emphasize collaboration and shared responsibilities in Agile methodologies (PMI®-ACP®) for project success.
EXAM INFORMATION:
- 120 MCQs, including 20 Unscored Questions
- Exam Duration: 3 Hrs.
RE CERTIFICATION:
- Validity: Up to 3 years
- PDUs: 30 in total
- Education PDUs: 18
- Giving Back PDUs: 12
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Curriculum
- 1 Section
- 6 Lessons
- 40 Hours
- CONTENT:6
- 1.1Gain in-depth insights into Agile Principles and Mindset
- 1.2Focus on Value-Driven Delivery for enhanced project outcomes
- 1.3Effective Stakeholder Engagement strategies
- 1.4Enhance Team Performance through Agile methodologies
- 1.5Adaptive Planning to navigate through dynamic project environments
- 1.6Efficient Problem Detection and Resolution techniques
Requirements
- Education: Secondary degree (high school diploma, associate’s degree, or global equivalent).
- General Project Experience: 2,000 hours (12 months) working on project teams. Experience must have been earned in the last 5 years.
- Agile Project Experience: 1,500 hours (8 months) working on project teams using agile methodologies. Experience must have been earned in the last 3 years.
Target audiences
- Project Managers & aspiring PMs, Associates, Assistants, & Engineers, Analysts & Coordinators
- Team Leads & Managers
- Software Developers.
- Aspiring Agile Practitioners
- Transitioning from Waterfall to Agile
- Anyone involved in projects.